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I'm hoping at least one or other of PacWest and Big Pink gets an observation deck added. Both seem to have nice big areas of flat roof and would have fabulous views. It would be the perfect attraction to take out-of-town visitors to, and therefore be great for downtown foot traffic.
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I'm hoping at least one or other of PacWest and Big Pink gets an observation deck added. Both seem to have nice big areas of flat roof and would have fabulous views. It would be the perfect attraction to take out-of-town visitors to, and therefore be great for downtown foot traffic.
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Public agencies should stop wasting money and people’s time on public engagement if it’s purely performance
BikePortland obtained via a public records request, letters from two law firms that intensely oppose the bus lanes. The firms represent Washman (which has two car washes on 82nd), Fubonn, and a strip mall owner.
bikeportland.org/2025/10/16/t...
bikeportland.org/2025/10/16/t...
TriMet caves on 82nd Ave transit plans as business owners threaten lawsuits
Everything seemed to be lined up for seven miles of bus lanes, but now the wheels have come off.
bikeportland.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Public agencies should stop wasting money and people’s time on public engagement if it’s purely performance
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It’s wild that the second tallest building in Oregon is worth less than the relatively nearby car dealership the same owner just bought www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
Big Pink owner expands Portland investment with $70M deal
Swickard Auto Group said it acquired a Goose Hollow BMW dealership from Lithia Motors this week.
www.oregonlive.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It’s wild that the second tallest building in Oregon is worth less than the relatively nearby car dealership the same owner just bought www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
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Do you wish you lived in a city where you could simply buy some street food, like a delicious hot dog, while boppin around the city? Then you're going to want to submit written testimony or sign up to speak in favor at the Arts & Economy Committee next Tuesday.
Amend Sidewalk Vendors Code to promote free enterprise (amend Code Chapter 17.26)
www.portland.gov
September 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Do you wish you lived in a city where you could simply buy some street food, like a delicious hot dog, while boppin around the city? Then you're going to want to submit written testimony or sign up to speak in favor at the Arts & Economy Committee next Tuesday.
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Portland has a reputation for urban planning. Today I was asked what I think we’ve gotten right, and what we’ve gotten wrong.
I had many answers for the former. For the latter I had one: the 1970s era “Step Down to the River” policy, which resulted in development like the World Trade Center. 1/8
I had many answers for the former. For the latter I had one: the 1970s era “Step Down to the River” policy, which resulted in development like the World Trade Center. 1/8
September 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Portland has a reputation for urban planning. Today I was asked what I think we’ve gotten right, and what we’ve gotten wrong.
I had many answers for the former. For the latter I had one: the 1970s era “Step Down to the River” policy, which resulted in development like the World Trade Center. 1/8
I had many answers for the former. For the latter I had one: the 1970s era “Step Down to the River” policy, which resulted in development like the World Trade Center. 1/8
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A lot of supply coming online right at the time Portland’s population started shrinking kept rents flat.
Big question is whether we’re going to see population growth pick up again at a time when next to no supply will be coming online.
Big question is whether we’re going to see population growth pick up again at a time when next to no supply will be coming online.
Continue to feel like almost nobody talks about how flat rents in Portland have been for so long
They've risen with inflation but that's about it
I could say they're currently at August 2023 levels but they're also at November 2016 levels
They've risen with inflation but that's about it
I could say they're currently at August 2023 levels but they're also at November 2016 levels
September 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A lot of supply coming online right at the time Portland’s population started shrinking kept rents flat.
Big question is whether we’re going to see population growth pick up again at a time when next to no supply will be coming online.
Big question is whether we’re going to see population growth pick up again at a time when next to no supply will be coming online.
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Pride is an event that brings people to Downtown Portland from all over the region and indeed from out of state; the City of Portland should be making it as easy as possible for businesses take advantage of that.
Scandals doesn’t have the full street for their pride block party as usual; apparently “permitting was too hard”.
Something is deeply broken at @pbotinfo.bsky.social these days.
Something is deeply broken at @pbotinfo.bsky.social these days.
July 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Pride is an event that brings people to Downtown Portland from all over the region and indeed from out of state; the City of Portland should be making it as easy as possible for businesses take advantage of that.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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First Thursday is packed, everywhere except where @pbotinfo.bsky.social decided to kill activity on 13th
June 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
First Thursday is packed, everywhere except where @pbotinfo.bsky.social decided to kill activity on 13th
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if you have an entire phone call on speaker in public... straight to jail
March 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
if you have an entire phone call on speaker in public... straight to jail
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We MUST keep vaccines.
have you written your Senator to let them know?
have you written your Senator to let them know?
December 14, 2024 at 8:03 PM
We MUST keep vaccines.
have you written your Senator to let them know?
have you written your Senator to let them know?
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My unpopular opinion is that City of Portland employees should have an extra commitment to the City of Portland and therefore this is good
Portland's new mayor is making one of his first moves in office (well before office, really) to be requiring city staff back in their offices after several years of hybrid work.
It was...not well received.
It was...not well received.
Portland city employees balk at Mayor-elect Wilson’s return-to-office proposal
A call from Portland’s next mayor to require city employees work from the office more frequently isn’t sitting well with many city staff.
www.opb.org
December 7, 2024 at 6:11 AM
My unpopular opinion is that City of Portland employees should have an extra commitment to the City of Portland and therefore this is good
Maybe ridership on the Portland Streetcar would be better if they actually arrived at their scheduled times.
December 6, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Maybe ridership on the Portland Streetcar would be better if they actually arrived at their scheduled times.
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Cities have no business doing non-city things.
November 25, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Cities have no business doing non-city things.
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Life was good when they posted this
November 22, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Life was good when they posted this
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Looks like the plywood is coming down on the 4th and Alder parking garage (reopening?) and a new tenant is coming to the old Buffalo Wild Wings space:
November 17, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Looks like the plywood is coming down on the 4th and Alder parking garage (reopening?) and a new tenant is coming to the old Buffalo Wild Wings space:
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where the hell r my twitter friends
November 15, 2024 at 10:38 PM
where the hell r my twitter friends
People who drive in the fog with their headlights off are actually stupid
November 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM
People who drive in the fog with their headlights off are actually stupid
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watching cabinet appointments get announced like
November 13, 2024 at 11:40 PM
watching cabinet appointments get announced like
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this is what escaping twitter felt like
November 14, 2024 at 12:36 AM
this is what escaping twitter felt like
Being part of a social media revolution is so fun - especially when it’s not owned by Musk or Meta.
November 15, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Being part of a social media revolution is so fun - especially when it’s not owned by Musk or Meta.
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